October, 2022
Welcome to the first edition of the City of Camrose monthly newsletter. Each month we will highlight what is happening in the City that impacts local businesses and celebrate successes of our businesses.
Every year in October, the City of Camrose celebrates Small Business Week with videos spotlighting local businesses.

We are excited to showcase a preview highlighting the 21 businesses featured in this year’s Small Business Week video series. Watch our social media next week as we release a daily video on October 16 through to October 22. 
Check out last years' Small Business Weeks Videos.
Studio 49 home + design, Fringe Benefits, & MainStreet 1908
The Soap Stop, Smoking Good Times, & The Open Circle


The Sweeterie by Cute and Classy Cakes, FIKA Coffeehouse, & Vinesation Olive Oils and Vinegars
CJ's Sign Shop, Zetsen Homes, & Camrose Energy
Retro, Square 1 Hair Studio, & Tish's Fashions & Finery
October 14 - Small Business Awards Nomination Deadline

Nominate a deserving business in any of the following awards categories.

Home Based Business Community Spirit: Not-For-Profit
Small Business Community Spirit: Business
Business Excellence/Franchise Customer Service 
Young Entrepreneur  Ambassador 
Woman in Business Innovative Marketing
November 7 - Cash Mob 7:00pm

Get caught up in the energy of Cash Mob as it resumes this November. Come out and support a mystery business, meeting with other shoppers at the Chamber Office.
Contact the Chamber if your business would like to host future mobs.
November 14 - 18 Public Budget Meetings 8:00am - 2:30pm

Your chance to learn more about the City Budget! Members of the public are welcome to attend public budget meetings.
November 17 - Business Excellence Award Gala

Save the date for the 37th annual Business Excellence Award Gala hosted at the Norsemen Inn. Join the Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce for an evening of celebrating local businesses.
Take advantage of these free one hour workshops to learn something new.
October 17 - Dare to do things Differently 1:30pm - 2:30pm
(free online webinar)

Join Isabelle Hudon, BDC President and CEO, and her guests as they as they celebrate the bold energy of Canadian entrepreneurs, their willingness to go off the beaten path and how it can become a source of growth and entrepreneurial success.
October 18 - How to succeed in today’s economy: A roadmap for SMEs 11:00 am - 12:00pm
(free online webinar)

Join Pierre Cléroux, BDC’s Chief Economist, for a live analysis of the Canadian economy and an overview of the main strategies you can use to maintain a competitive edge in the face of rising prices, supply chain disruptions and persistent labour shortages.
November 7 - Wellness Exchange Noon - 1:00pm (in person at the Camrose Public Library)

These one hour in person workshops focus on how you can increase your overall wellbeing. Managing daily stressors and coping with change has never been more important.

November 7 Problem Solving
November 14 Positive Activities
November 21 Managing Reactions
November 28 Helpful Thinking
December 5 Healthy Connections
Click each of the links to learn more

BMO is inviting Canadian women business owners to apply to the Celebrating Women Grant Program by sharing their high-level business growth plans.

The Digital Economy Program (DEP) is a free introduction to digital support for your small business.

The Canadian Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) supports small and medium-sized enterprises to boost their e-commerce presence and to digitize how they run their businesses (next step to the DEP).

CyberSecure Canada is the nation's cybersecurity certification program for small and medium-sized organizations.

Business Benefits Finder allows you to view or search Federal Government services to find the right programs and services, whether you’re starting out or scaling up.
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Interested in a business visit, have a question, require resources or support?
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